CVE-2023-42091
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-42091 is a vulnerability known as the Foxit PDF Reader XFA Doc Object Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability affects installations of Foxit PDF Reader and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, user interaction is required through visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw lies in the handling of Doc objects, where operations are performed on an object without validating its existence. This vulnerability poses a high risk to organizations as it can lead to unauthorized code execution in the context of the current process. It has a base severity rating of HIGH and requires LOCAL attack vector and REQUIRED user interaction.
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